11 Haitian migrants rescued by US Coast Guard after being abandoned by smugglers on Monito Island, Puerto Rico.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 11 Haitian migrants stranded on Monito Island, Puerto Rico, after smugglers abandoned them. The group was spotted by a fishing vessel, prompting a rescue operation involving a helicopter and the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon. The migrants were safely transferred to U.S. Border Patrol. Lt. Peter Diamontopulos emphasized the dangers of illegal sea migration and urged individuals to pursue legal immigration options.

September 12, 2024
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